Find out how popular the last name Hatten is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hatten.

Hatten, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hatten surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hatten in America

Hatten is the 5849th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hatten surname appeared 5,907 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Hatten.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hatten to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hatten

The surname Hatten is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the 11th century. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the Old English word "hæth," meaning a heathland or a heath-covered area. Historically, the name was likely associated with individuals who hailed from or lived near a heathland region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hattun" and "Hattuna." This suggests that the name was already established in certain parts of England by the late 11th century.

Over time, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Hatton, Hattin, and Hattan, before settling into its modern form, Hatten. These variations were common during the medieval period, as spelling conventions were not standardized, and names were often recorded phonetically.

In the 13th century, there are records of a Richard de Hattun, a landowner from Herefordshire, England. Another notable figure was John Hatten, a merchant from Bristol, England, who lived in the late 15th century and was involved in trade with the Netherlands.

During the 16th century, the name appears in various records, including the mention of a William Hatten, who was born in 1542 in Gloucestershire, England. He served as a parish clerk and is recorded in church records from that time.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir Christopher Hatten (1588-1672), an English politician and member of Parliament who represented Gloucestershire. He played a role in the English Civil War, initially supporting the Royalist cause but later siding with the Parliamentarians.

Another individual of note was John Hatten (1671-1741), a prominent merchant and shipowner from Boston, Massachusetts, in the American colonies. He was involved in the lucrative triangular trade between New England, the West Indies, and England.

In the 18th century, Nathaniel Hatten (1720-1786) was a respected farmer and landowner from Virginia, United States. He played a role in the American Revolutionary War, serving as a member of the Virginia militia.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Hatten throughout history, demonstrating its presence and significance in various regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hatten

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hatten.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hatten was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hatten has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hatten was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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